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Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:50 AM
Sherwin-Williams' color mix 2012 forecast highlights 40 hues, in four earth-inspired, color-family groups: reds, blues, greens and neutrals.  Colors that are analogous, or adjacent on the color wheel,are a dominant trend. The company says reds will be seen in many shades,specifically flowery tones like fuchsias, red-oranges, violets and delicate pinks. Two shades of blue that are expected to be popular are denim and water. As we seek economic blue skies, we're rediscovering denim,the rugged fabric of the American worker. Clean water is another essential commodity, from oceans to tap. Our serene blue palette pays homage to both of these treasured resources. Greens with a more yellow-tint will be seen less, in 2012 than previous years, as lush shades of green are paired with rustic tones and organic elements like algae, moss and seaweed. Raw materials continue to influence color trends, which will be seen in golden tones and subtle neutral shades inspired by linens, wood and unfired porcelain. |
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Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:40 AM
2011ColorTrend Updates for Inspiration Earthy browns are the backdrop for milky whites and pale, buttery yellows. Hay and terra cotta mix with aubergine, pumpkin, tomato and, of course, green. Tints are warm colors are pure, used with fabrics that are textured. A return to basic primary colors applied to a monochromatic scale of blacks, grays and whites. Pairing red with black. Blue, yellow, green - even pink are used with grays. Patterns are geometric with clean lines. Circles, triangles linear shapes are stacked and molded to create larger shapes. Pearlescent and shimmery finishes applied to pastels paired with grounded colors, lavender with brown, and pale green with camel. Wispy fabrics are best compliments with these combinations. As we see a return to the simpler things in life comes the use of bold colors rich berry tones, fire orange, saffron, cinnamon are all paired with browns, a bronze metallic and charcoal. Beaded elements are seen every where on almost anything and check out the new Tortoise shell texture. |
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Posted on Friday, July 08, 2011 3:04 PM
Ceilings are often the forgotten Fifth wall of a room. Color, sheen, pattern, and texture on the ceiling can transform the entire look and feel of a room. A large room with high ceilings can can feel unbalanced with all the furnishing on the bottom half of the room. A deeper color on the ceiling balances the large open space and makes the room feel cozier. Be creative! If you have a low ceiling, make the room feel larger by minimizing the color contrast between the ceiling and the walls. Flat paint will prevent light from reflecting and bouncing off the ceiling. Watch for the next post and you will see using color to highlight architectural features! Until then! |
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Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 2:02 PM
Have you noticed its every where! Black is making a huge decor statement, but don't say yuck yet! Check out these rooms! | Elegant sophistication with clean soft lines. |
Add a touch of fun and whimsy! |
Or make a strongx xxxx dramatic statement with contrasting colors. | |
| - Why are yellows so hard to get right?
- And which beige is theright beige for you?
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Don't know how to add black with your existing colors? Not sure black will work in your home? Won't it make my rooms dark? |
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In this picture: Great use of mirrors to add reflection and additional light to the flat walls. Dark walls will absorb light and light walls reflect it. Keeping this in mind will be important when designing the rooms lighting plan. Schedule your personal color consultation and get ALL your questions answered! BONUS: Receive large 8x11 color samples of your selected color choices! Send me your questions and requests for your decorating challenges! Stay cool and enjoy your summer! |
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